Job Description

Summary

Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource. For more information about these locations, click on the links below:

Two positions are located in , Utah.

One position is located in , Utah.

One position is located in , Utah.

We expect to fill few vacancies.

Overview

• Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

11/27/2023 to 12/11/2023

Salary

$18.06 - $29.09 per hour

Pay scale & grade

GS 5 - 7

Locations

4 vacancies in the following locations:

Remote job

No

Telework eligible

No

Travel Required

Occasional travel - At times, travel for field work, meetings and/or training may be required.

Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Appointment type

Seasonal - This is a temporary appointment. Appointment to this position will not convey permanent status and will be for a period not-to-exceed 1039 hours in a service yea

Work schedule

Full-time -

Service

Competitive

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)

Supervisory status

No

Security clearance

Drug test

No

Position sensitivity and risk

Trust determination process

Announcement number

UTTEMP-24-12204118-EG

Control number

762636200

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens - No previous Federal Service is required. CTAP and ICTAP candidates in the local commuting area.

Duties

• This position serves as a seasonal Archeological Technician for the Canyon Country, Green River, or West Desert District.
• Assist with on-the ground field studies.
• Prepare description of artifacts found.
• Identify and package artifacts to be removed from the site.
• Prepare information such as reports, maps, and photographs.
• Participate in cultural resource inventories to identify cultural, historic and/or paleontological resources.
• Plan and carry out non-complex cultural resource field inventories.
• Determine inventory methods to use, identify area to be inventoried and schedule inventory.
• Compile, summarize, and interpret data obtained during inventories.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be sure to read the \'How to Apply\' and \'Required Documents\' Sections.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.

Qualifications

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience.

To qualify at the GS-05 level you must meet the following:
Specialized Experience: To qualify at the GS-05 level you must meet the following:
Specialized Experience: Applicants must possess (1) one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-04 level equivalent in difficulty and complexity. Examples of specialized experience include: assisting in gathering cultural site inventory; preparing reports, maps, and photographs for submission to team members; assembling site data in a logical sequence for review; assisting in monitoring cultural resources.
OR Education: To qualify based on education you must have completed a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor\'s degree with courses related to archeology.
OR Combination of Education and Experience: Applicants may also use an equivalent combination of the type and level of experience and education described above. Transcripts must be provided with your application packet.

To qualify at the GS-06 level you must meet the following:
Specialized Experience: Applicants must possess (1) one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 level equivalent in difficulty and complexity. Examples of specialized experience include: working with a professional archeologist, planning and carrying out field studies to identify cultural, historic and/or paleontological resources and writing reports based on findings; and applying and adapting a wide range of established data analysis methods to fit a variety of circumstances.
OR Education: To qualify based on education you must have completed (1) one full year of graduate study directly related to the work of the position.
OR Combination of Education and Experience: Applicants may also use an equivalent combination of the type and level of experience and education described above. Transcripts must be provided with your application packet.

To qualify at the GS-07 level you must meet the following:
Specialized Experience: Applicants must possess (1) one year of specialized work experience at or equivalent to GS-06 level equivalent in difficulty and complexity. Examples of specialized experience include: conducting archaeological field surveys; performing searches for archaeological features and artifacts and recording survey results through field notes, site maps, or photographs; and/or conducting independent excavation and testing of archaeological sites. You must include hours per week worked.
OR Education: To qualify based on education you must have completed (1) one full year of graduate education directly related to the work of the position.
OR Combination of Education and Experience: Applicants may also use an equivalent combination of the type and level of experience and education described above. Transcripts must be provided with your application packet.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Physical Demands: Work requires some physical exertion such as bending and walking in terrain that is rough, rocky, mountainous and densely vegetated. Required to lift and carry equipment necessary to efficiently perform the work of the position, and to provide for personal comfort and safety. This can include tools, personal protective equipment, food and water for extended periods of work away from vehicles sometimes in remote locations.

Work Environment: Office work is performed in an adequately lighted, ventilated, cooled and heated area. During fieldwork is subject to cuts and bruises, extreme and adverse weather conditions, and injuries and discomforts from pests and animals. Employee will adhere to all safety rules and regulations.

Education

Applicants may qualify for these positions based on experience, education, or an equivalent combination as described in the Qualifications section of this announcement.

Graduate education or an internship meets the specialized experience required above GS-5 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position. One full year of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-7.

If using education to qualify, you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information.

Additional information

DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit .

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: or

Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for

Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee.

This position is not eligible for Telework.

All positions may not be filled or they may be filled at different times depending on budget, hiring needs, and requirements. These positions are temporary and are expected to last for up to 6 months. These positions have no promotion potential, if you want to be considered for a higher grade you must apply for the higher grade.

If selected from this announcement you may be rehired for identical positions without further competition based on work needs, funding, or any other condition of employment.

If selected from this or a similar competitive, seasonal announcement, your appointment may be creditable for consideration under PL-114-47, ?. The Act allows certain individuals, who have or had time-limited appointments at land management agencies, to compete for any permanent position in the competitive service under "internal" merit promotion procedures. For more information, see the section under , which starts with Question #15 ( ).

• Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

Federal government of the United States